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The Leaf Blower Extraordinaire Tuesday
The new jobs are coming thick and fast now. This Tuesday I became Fixer of Bracelets (I’ll do another post on that as it’s a useful one and deserves a spot on Muddled Life Resources) and Leaf Blower Extraordinaire***. Mum … Continue reading
Posted in COPD, dementia, family, gardening, looking after Mum, Pog Life, Tuesday
Tagged leaf blower, menopausal lara croft, robin
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I read a map 😁 (And got it right!)
When I was little I hated walking. If Mum and Dad uttered the dreaded ‘we’re going for a walk’ I pretty much instantaneously developed a tummy ache. I’m not sure why I bothered as I’m pretty sure the response was … Continue reading
Where’s the grown up, please?
This week we had a bonus visit as Sister 1 and 2 went on holiday. So Mr R came down at the weekend and was the muscle on Mums outing, and while we did avoid the kicker argument (thanks to … Continue reading
Posted in COPD, dementia, family, looking after Mum, memory, stroke, Tuesday
Tagged blood pressure, frustration, O2
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But it *is* a tortoise
The other week, as I plodded through the woods, I saw a tortoise. It’s probably important to note at this point that I don’t run with my glasses on, and as a result it’s a little like looking at the … Continue reading
Posted in crochet, makingness, Pog Life
Tagged crochet, Imagination, running, Tortoise
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A pruning Tuesday
My Tuesday posts tend to focus on Mum. This is mostly because it’s Mum I’m actively doing stuff with so Dad can have a few hours of (mostly) uninterrupted rest. And partly because Dad reads the blog (hi Dad! 👋🏻) … Continue reading
Posted in COPD, dementia, family, gardening, looking after Mum, memory, stroke, Tuesday
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Friday joy
I think it says something about my mind….and possibly not a good something…that I just squealed with joy over this: Yes. That’s a mop and bucket. but it’s not any old mop and bucket…oh no! I mean, actually, the mop … Continue reading
The random bits Tuesday
This Tuesday my new and slightly unexpected job was…wait for it…mattress surgeon: (New mattresses have now been identified, negotiated, ordered and will be delivered on the Tuesday I have my mattress receiving … Continue reading
Posted in dementia, looking after Mum, memory, Tuesday
Tagged mattress, springs, stealing, trainers
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The not everything is the truth Tuesday
Do not be fooled by this innocent, happy looking face: Below the surface (and this week not very far below the surface), there lurks a grumpy, often shouty, frequently obnoxious old lady who, given half a chance will swear black … Continue reading
Posted in COPD, dementia, family, looking after Mum, memory, stroke, Tuesday
Tagged boob, carers, MOT, obnoxious old lady
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A tea and cake Tuesday
After taking Mum to see her sister last week, and Mum then telling my sisters that I went without her (how did she remember that I went but forgot that she came too?!), I did think twice about how much … Continue reading
Posted in dementia, family, looking after Mum, memory, stroke, Tuesday
Tagged cafe on the green, community, Lovely Friend
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